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Procurement Category Manager

Job Description

Are you an experienced Procurement Category Manager with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to work at their company in Redmond, WA.

Position Summary: Join our dynamic team dedicated to managing the mechanical category within data-centre equipment. We focus on developing suppliers, defining strategy, setting pricing, and allocating equipment for data-centre builds.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Collaborate with suppliers on new data-center designs, finalize design requirements, and establish pricing for upcoming builds.
  • Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, and other relevant factors.
  • Approve purchases of high-quality merchandise at the best possible price and in correct amounts.
  • Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
  • Guide staff on resolving issues related to undelivered goods and on methods of negotiation and contract administration with suppliers and vendors.
  • Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
  • Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine the need for changes.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates who have:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills, and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals, and other technical data.
  • The ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
  • Experience in supply chain management.
  • Proficiency with computer applications, such as Word and Excel.
  • 1-2 years of experience in procurement category management.
  • Experience with software suite applications.
  • Strong analytical and documentation skills.
  • Leading cross-functional engagement across multiple stakeholder groups (e.g., engineering, legal, finance, planning).
  • Influencing stakeholders and driving alignment, especially when priorities conflict.
  • Operating effectively under pressure with aggressive timelines and frequent changes.
  • Proactively leading meetings to align decisions, actions, and owners.
  • Hands-on experience managing and executing contracts, including navigating issues after contracts are signed/executed.

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  • Strong cross-functional leadership experience and comfort influencing senior stakeholders.
  • A proven ability to lead working sessions and decision-making forums.
  • Experience managing sourcing and execution in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
  • Practical contract management experience, including issue resolution and collaboration with legal teams.